Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | |
Model | Toyota Venza | Buick LaCrosse | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 246 lb-ft@4700 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6000 225 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 110.5 in | -1.2 in |
Length | 189.0 in | 198.1 in | -9.1 in |
Width | 75.0 in | 73.0 in | 2 in |
Height | 63.4 in | 57.4 in | 6 in |
Curb Weight | 3870 lb. | 3568 lb. | 302 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 17.5 gal. | 0.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.4 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.0 in | 57.2 in | 2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 55.3 in | 0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 42.3 in | -2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 37.2 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.0 in | 57.0 in | 2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 54.6 in | 1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 37.6 in | 1.5 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | -0.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.4 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 70.1 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | 54.1 ft3 |
2012 Toyota Venza Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Have had many adult passengers in the rear seats - all have commented without prompting on the ample leg room, comfortable seats, and attractiveness of the panoramic glass roof. see full Toyota Venza review |
2008 Buick LaCrosse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Not enough leg room. No place to store anything. see full Buick LaCrosse review |